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Digital Intervention Trial Opens: WWWT mHealth Program vs Standard Care for Preventing Postpartum Depression in First-Time Mothers

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21 May 2026

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New Chilean trial tests digital psychoeducational intervention to prevent postpartum depression and anxiety in first-time mothers. The WWWT program delivers brief video modules via text messaging during the critical 4-10 week postpartum period.

Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov

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